Meaning & Definition of word "Unsuccessfully"
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Unsuccessfully
/ˌʌn.səkˈsɛf.əli/
adverb:
- 1. In a manner that does not achieve the desired outcome or result.
- Example: She attempted to fix the car, but she did so unsuccessfully.
- 2. Failing to attain a goal or success.
- Example: The team tried unsuccessfully to secure a spot in the playoffs.
- 3. Without success; in vain.
- Example: He unsuccessfully sought help from various organizations.
- 4. Not producing the expected results.
- Example: The fundraisers worked tirelessly, but they were ultimately unsuccessful in their campaign.
- 5. In a way that does not bring about the intended effect.
- Example: The lawyer argued the case, but it ended up being unsuccessfully prosecuted.
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'successfully'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
try unsuccessfully:
To attempt something but fail to achieve it.
unsuccessfully pursue:
To attempt to achieve a goal without success.
struggle unsuccessfully:
To make efforts that do not lead to success.
Related Words
failure:
The lack of success in achieving something.
defeat:
The condition of having lost.
frustration:
The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.
Slang Meanings of unsuccessfully
Meaning: Flopped
Example Sentence: The movie totally flopped at the box office.
Meaning: Bombed
Example Sentence: Her presentation bombed; no one was impressed.